
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Belmont Neighborhood of Columbia, SC from $500 (9 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Belmont area of Columbia.


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Belmont, Columbia, SC Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Belmont?
| Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont 1 Bedroom Apartments | $871 | $870 | $872 |
| Belmont 2 Bedroom Apartments | $1,196 | $850 | $1,300 |
| Belmont 3 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $1,143 | $1,500 |
| Belmont 4 Bedroom Apartments | $1,267 | $1,267 | $1,267 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 9 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Belmont Neighborhood of Columbia, SC.
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Cheapest Available Belmont Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Belmont area of Columbia, SC is a 1 Bed unit found at Pine Tree Apartments priced from $870. Garden Lakes Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $872. Here are the most affordable Belmont apartments for rent in Columbia, SC:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Tree Apartments | Newly Renovated 1 Bed Apartments in Columbia SC | 1BR,1BA | $870 |
| Garden Lakes Apartments | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $872 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $900 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Belmont, SC
As of July 12, 2026 the best value apartment in the Belmont area is the $1.03 price per square foot Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92... Model at Pine Tree Apartments in the in the Lincolnshire neighborhood starting from $1,015. The second greatest value Belmont apartment is the Dogwood Model at Columbia Rising starting at $1,375 with a $1.49 price per square foot in the Eau Claire neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Belmont apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pine Tree Apartments | Spacious 2-Bedroom Apartments Now Leasing – $92... | 2BR,1BA | $1.03 |
| Columbia Rising | Dogwood | 3BR,1BA | $1.49 |
| Waters at Fairfield | 2 Bed / 1.5 Bath | 2BR,1.5BA | $1.39 |
| Garden Lakes Apartments | 1BR1BA | 1BR,1BA | $1.13 |
| Five Points Residential | 2 Bed 1 Bath | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
| 3415 Piedmont Ave, Unit A | 3415 Piedmont Ave | 2BR,1BA | $1.71 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Belmont Apartments
What types of apartments are the cheapest in Belmont?
Student, low-income, and by-the-bed apartments are typically the cheapest rentals in most cities, though they require qualifying criteria to rent. There are 29 regular apartments in Belmont that we think qualify as ‘cheap apartments’ that do not have special requirements to apply to rent.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Belmont?
Cheap apartments in Belmont have an average cost of $923 which is $344 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Belmont.
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